1998 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · R616 KNJ
1998 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 105,613 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2009.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Nov 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R616 KNJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2008
- 105,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R616 KNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (R616 KNJ) between August 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
R616 KNJ Mileage History
- 24/08/200693,626 mi
- 29/08/200798,139 mi+4,513 mi
- 01/12/2008105,607 mi+7,468 mi
- 03/12/2008105,613 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,263 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R616 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R616KNJ.
MAZDA
323
TOYOTA
COROLLA
FORD
FIESTA
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
TOYOTA
PICNIC
CAGIVA
PLANET
BMW
Z3
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
HARLEY DAVIDSON
FXD
LAND ROVER FREELANDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
The 1.8 petrol is notorious for overheating and head-gasket failure.
- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.